Definition of Embiotocoid

Definition of Embiotocoid

2. Noun. (zoology) One of a family of fishes (Embiotocidae) abundant on the coast of California, remarkable for being viviparous. ¹

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Medical Definition of Embiotocoid

1. Belonging to, or resembling, the Embiotocidae.
One of a family of fishes (Embiotocidae) abundant on the coast of California, remarkable for being viviparous; also called surf fishes and viviparous fishes.
Origin: NL. Embiotoca, the name of one genus.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)

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